[Novo Nordisk Foundation](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/)

March 25, 2026 (Full application submission, 2:00 p.m. CEST)

Up to DKK 500,000 per grant; total annual pool DKK 9 million; 1–3 day events.

Supports 1–3 day research conferences, symposia, or workshops in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.

--- ## Description This program funds the organization of short-duration (1–3 days) conferences, symposia, or workshops focused on research and innovation within Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland. The aim is to offer opportunities for established and early career researchers, as well as practitioners, to present and discuss the latest advances in their fields, promote scientific exchange, and encourage new collaborations. Events must be widely advertised, open to relevant participants, and should prioritize networking and engagement of students and early career researchers. Supported topics align with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s areas: biomedical and health sciences, sustainability, natural and technical sciences, art and art history, innovation, education, and outreach. --- ## Due Dates - March 25, 2026: Full application submission deadline (call closes) — 2:00 p.m. CEST Applicants are typically notified in late May, with the earliest possible event start date being June 1, 2026, and the latest possible event end date November 30, 2027. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from DKK 50,000 to DKK 500,000 per event. - Total annual funding pool: DKK 9 million. - Funding covers direct event costs, including venue, travel for speakers/organizers, catering, poster prizes, limited salaries, administrative support (max 5% of budget), and more. - No overhead or indirect costs allowed. --- ## Eligibility - Main applicant must be a specific individual employed at a university, non-profit research institution (e.g., hospital, museum), or non-profit professional association based in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland. - The host institution must administer the grant. - The applicant must be the lead organiser with relevant expertise; applications from societies or professional event organisers are not eligible. - Events must take place in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland, and be completed within 18 months of grant notification. - Applicants with major funding (DKK ≥ 10 million from NNF or other sources) must justify the need for additional support. - Having an active grant does not preclude applying for other NNF grants. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [NORMA online grant system](https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk). - All application materials, including appendices, must be in English. - Required documents include a detailed event program, CVs of invited speakers, budget, and institutional details. - Guidance and FAQs are available via the [NORMA Help Centre](https://norma.zendesk.com/hc/en-us). - Applicants are notified of outcomes by late May 2026. - No feedback is provided for declined applications. - For technical issues, contact norma-support@novo.dk. --- ## Additional Information - Events should prioritize originality, impact, diversity, accessibility, and student/early-career researcher engagement. - Funding is not provided for commercial activities, indirect costs, broad congress-type events, PhD schools, or events focused primarily on career guidance. - Double funding is not permitted; all other funding must be disclosed. - Application and event materials must acknowledge Novo Nordisk Foundation support. --- ## External Links - [Program homepage](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/conferences-symposia-and-workshops-2026-1/) - [Full application guidelines (PDF)](https://novonordiskfonden.dk//app/uploads/2026-1-Information-and-Guidelines-for-applicants-Conferences-Symposia-and-Workshops-1.pdf) - [NORMA grant system login](https://norma.novonordiskfonden.dk) - [General grant rules & FAQ](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/how-we-work/what-are-grants/) - [List of previously funded projects](https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant-recipient/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------| | Nadiia Hutrina | Grant Specialist | ngu@novo.dk | | Mikkel Bloch Avlund | Senior Project Lead | mia@novo.dk | | General inquiries | - | symposia-support@novo.dk | | Technical support | NORMA system | norma-support@novo.dk | | Foundation main office | - | info@novonordiskfonden.dk | | Phone | - | +45-4444-8888 |

Conferences, Symposia and Workshops 2026-1

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